"Shift left" is a concept gaining traction in Software Engineering and DevOps, emphasizing the introduction of processes earlier in the software development cycle, initially starting with testing through practices like Test-Driven Development (TDD) and Behaviour-Driven Development (BDD). This principle has expanded beyond testing to include security, resulting in the emergence of DevSecOps, where tools like those from Snyk and Anchore integrate automated security scanning into workflows to identify and address vulnerabilities proactively. However, there is a concern that shifting too much responsibility to engineering teams without adequate tools can hinder developer velocity. The concept is also extending to cloud cost management, suggesting that addressing cloud costs proactively and continuously, rather than as a reactive measure, is essential for sustainable fiscal management. Infracost is an example of a tool designed to integrate cost-awareness into existing workflows, aiding teams in managing cloud expenses without compromising their development speed.